Introduction

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

Purpose

Under the direction of the Fire Equipment Repairs Manager, the Fire Equipment Repairer II (Fire Equipment Upholsterer) designs, fabricates, alters, and repairs specialty fabric items uniquely inherent to the fire service, as well as maintains and fills compressed air and oxygen cylinders, works with liquefied oxygen systems, and fabricates equipment cases.

Assists with maintenance and servicing of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Fills oxygen cylinders using liquefied system.

Issues and repairs first aid boxes, portable oxygen cases, and pressurized extinguishers. Modifies and designs equipment to meet unique needs of the department.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

The Fire Equipment Repairer II (Fire Equipment Upholsterer) must be able to do the following:

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Milwaukee Fire Department reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE: The examination will be held as soon as practical after Friday, June 9, 2017(Currently extended through Friday, June 30, 2017). Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.